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42k books sold as part of ‘Your Culture is Your Book’ initiative at 53rd Cairo Book Fair
42k copies have been sold of ‘Your Book’ initiative
Dalal Abdel Aziz stars for the last time in TV series during Ramadan 2022
The cast of the upcoming TV series “Alam Mawazy” (A Parallel World) also included Abdel Aziz’s daughter, Donia Samir Ghanem. Abdel Aziz had finished filming most of her scenes before her departure.
Celebrities attend opening of filmmaker Ahmad Abdalla’s first photography exhibition
The exhibition features 19 photos taken by Abdalla between 2010 and 2021. The 19 large colour archival pigment prints are made up of superimpositions of disregarded photographs where he investigates how we recollect and remember.
Abu Dhabi Book Fair honours Egyptian intellectual Taha Hussein in 2022 edition
Bin Tamim said during a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing Cairo International Book Fair that the centre selected Taha Hussein in appreciation of his role to enrich Arab culture.
Top Egyptologist Zahi Hawass unveils autobiography “The Guardian”
Egypt’s top archaeologist and Egyptologist Zahi Hawass held on Saturday evening a signing ceremony for his newly published autobiography book titled “The Guardian: Days of Zahi Hawass.” Held in a hotel in downtown Cairo, the ceremony was attended by Egyptian officials, archaeologists, authors and artists, as well as foreign guests including ambassadors and other diplomats. …
National Reading Programme to organise marathon on sidelines of Cairo Book Fair
About 2,000 Egyptian youths will participate in marathon
Netflix’s Arabic version of ‘Perfect Strangers’ sparks controversy over ‘violating social values’
Egypt cannot ban film because it is Lebanese production, says official
British Book Awards adds new categories in 2022 edition
Awards ceremony will be held on 23 May
France awards Egyptian filmmaker Marianne Khoury Legion of Honour
It is highest French decoration, one of most famous in world
Cairo Film Festival mourns sudden loss of young director Nouran Sharif
Sharif died at 31 after experiencing emergency health crisis
‘Naema’s Office is Bleeding 4’ exhibition presents unique, diverse creations
Encompassing aspiring creative artists to emerging and mid-career artists, the creations draw from a diverse set of traditional and contemporary sources such as photography, paintings, drawings, magazines, and internet imagery.
Balqees to headline concert celebrating launch of streaming giant LIVENow in MENA
Emirati singer was approached by US superstar Alicia Keys for collaboration at Dubai Expo 2020
Sawsan Badr to be honoured at Aswan Women Film Festival
6th edition of Aswan Festival will be held between 23-28 February
Netflix releases trailer of Arab adaption of ‘Perfect Strangers’ film
Sohab Wala Aaz? will be released on Netflix on 20 January
Winners of Artistic Creativity award to travel to Rome on scholarship
Abdel Dayem said that the award aims to connect young innovators with global experiences to develop their capabilities, explaining that access to modern technologies in the art field contributes to preparing a new distinguished generation of Egypt’s soft power elements.
Evolution of outdoor advertising from hand drawings to digital illustrations
Waheed, who worked in this profession for 45 years, said: “Outdoor advertising has changed a lot in the era of digitalisation. It has become something else that has nothing to do with art. It turned into digital illustrations.”
Middle Eastern artist Hani Mitwasi releases new age anthem ‘Jerusalem Speaks’
Jerusalem Speaks addresses free speech and oppression
Sharm El-Sheikh Museum to host temporary exhibition ‘The Holy Family’s Journey’
9 icons, 3 rare scripts will be displayed for first time
Saudi-based singer EON begins 2022 with latest track ‘Gemini’
Track was released on New Year’s Eve exclusively on Anghami
Egyptians celebrate Orthodox Christmas amid less strict coronavirus measures
President Al-Sisi attends Christmas Mass held by Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church at Nativity of Christ Cathedral at New Administrative Capital
Google Doodle celebrates one of world’s most influential scientists — Stephen Hawking
This year marks Hawking’s 80th birthday anniversary. He was born on 8 January 1942.
Minister of Culture extends duration of Cairo International Book Fair
The fair will be running from 26 January until 7 February at Egypt Centre for International Exhibitions and Conferences in New Cairo.
Museum of Egyptian Civilisation to host inaugural edition of World Art Forum
The forum will be running from 15 to 19 January and will be held under the auspices of five ministries: The Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Ministry of Emigration and Expatriate Affairs, and the Ministry of Environment, along with the State’s Department of Tourism in Cairo.
Culture Ministry releases Jazz concerts by Cairo Steps on YouTube in celebration of New Year
Bassem Darwish, the band’s founder, teamed up with Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui last November.
After suspension due to COVID-19, Al-Fustat Market’s handicrafts festival resumes with participation of 35 exhibitors
Al-Fustat Market is next to the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, the first mosque built in Africa in the Islamic era. Adjacent to the market, there is also a church built from the Roman era, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue which dates back to the era of the Tulunid State.
Egyptologists digitally ‘unwrap’ mummy of king Amenhotep I
Priests of 21st dynasty restored, reburied royal mummies from earlier dynasties
Spotify believes MENA region will drive future of streaming: Claudius Boller
Huge growth has been observed in hip-hop streaming in North Africa, Egypt, says Wissam Khodur
4th Nawah Community Arts Festival witnesses distinguished theatre performances
Festival was launched on 21 November, featured 13 theatrical productions in addition to music performances in Cairo, Qena, and Minya
Cairo Festival for Experimental Theatre presents stage-design exhibition after 2020 hiatus
Cairo International Exhibition of Experimental Theatre was called off last year due to pandemic
UAE launches first Arabic language Summit at Expo 2020 Dubai
Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit participated in the opening ceremony as a guest of honor in recognition of the AL’s role in spreading the Arabic Language.